11 Games with a horror setting like Alien vs. Predator that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Alien vs. Predator down to the 11 that fit the “Horror” category. The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile, Castlevania and Bloodsports.TV top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Alien vs. Predator.

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The best games with a horror setting like Alien vs. Predator

11 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Alien vs. Predator. Each one has been evaluated across 10 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1The Dishwasher: Vampire SmileClosest overall match

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Co-opSoloMeleeDarkHorror2D

Steam👍 95%· 1.8KIGDB88· 4

Year 2017Dev Ska StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Alien vs. Predator, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, horror tension and punishing difficulty, while skipping shooter

Three marks remain. Embark on a blood soaked quest of vengeance as either Yuki, a machine-armed, mentally unraveling prisoner, or The Dishwasher, a relentless, reanimated samurai, against the corrupted leaders of society: the Banker, the General, and the Judge.

Released 23 years after Alien vs. Predator.

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#2CastlevaniaClosest on tone

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeDarkHorror2D

Year 1986Dev Konami · Nintendo

✓ If you enjoyed Alien vs. Predator, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Alien vs. Predator: game mode.

It predates Alien vs. Predator by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Setting69Game mode47

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Co-opSoloMeleeDarkHorror

Steam👍 78%· 674MC69IGDB55· 1

Year 2015Dev FatsharkPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Alien vs. Predator, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: MOBA team gameplay, sports simulation and adventure storytelling, while skipping shooter

Featured DLC About the GameTeam up Gladiators! New volunteers are incoming. Bloodsports.TV is a co-op top-down Hero Defense game. In this spin-off set in the world of Krater, take on waves of incoming enemies and bosses in this old school, fast-paced approach to strategic co-op games.

Where it drifts furthest from Alien vs. Predator: setting and game mode.

Released 21 years after Alien vs. Predator.

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#4BloodRayne (Legacy)

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SoloMeleeDarkHorror2D

Steam👍 60%· 928RAWG👍 34%· 40MC68IGDB65· 3

Year 2011Dev Abstraction Games · Majesco EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Alien vs. Predator: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

The original video game femme fatale, Rayne, has returned to battle and feed in a brand new hack ‘n slash adventure. Slay ghastly enemies as Rayne, the sexy dhampir with superhuman strength, speed, and agility, recruited by the vampire hunting Brimstone Society for one last mission.

Where it drifts furthest from Alien vs. Predator: game mode and setting.

Released 17 years after Alien vs. Predator.

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#5Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloDarkHorror2D

Year 1990Dev Konami

✓ If you enjoyed Alien vs. Predator, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Alien vs. Predator: game mode.

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Nintendo

#6Castlevania: Rondo of Blood

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloDarkHorror2D

Year 1993Dev KonamiOn PC

✓ Like Alien vs. Predator, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming and adventure storytelling, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Alien vs. Predator: game mode.

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#7Super Castlevania IV

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SoloDarkHorror2DNarrative

IGDB100· 1

Year 1991Dev Konami

✓ Like Alien vs. Predator, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Alien vs. Predator: game mode.

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#8Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloCo-opMeleeDarkHorror2D

Steam👍 93%· 41KIGDB83· 11OC83· 135

Year 2019Dev ArtPlay · 505 GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Like Alien vs. Predator, it's known for deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, adventure storytelling and precision platforming, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Alien vs. Predator: setting.

Released 25 years after Alien vs. Predator.

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Steam GOG Epic

#9Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeDarkHorror2D

IGDB86· 1

Year 2003Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · Konami

✓ If you enjoyed Alien vs. Predator, expect deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, adventure storytelling and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Alien vs. Predator: game mode.

Released 9 years after Alien vs. Predator.

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#10Castlevania: Circle of the Moon

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SoloMeleeDarkHorror2D

IGDB90· 1

Year 2001Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Kobe · Gradiente

✓ If you enjoyed Alien vs. Predator, expect deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Alien vs. Predator: game mode.

Released 7 years after Alien vs. Predator.

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Nintendo

#11Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

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SoloMeleeDarkHorror2D

IGDB92· 3

Year 1997Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · KonamiOn PlayStation 3

✓ Like Alien vs. Predator, it's known for deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Alien vs. Predator: game mode.

Released 3 years after Alien vs. Predator.

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